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Derby Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 442 students in Derby, KS, 6% of all K-12 students in Derby, KS are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
67% of private schools in Derby, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Derby Private Schools (2026)

Map of St. Mary Parish Catholic School
St. Mary Parish Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students
Catholic
2306 E Meadowlark Blvd
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-3151
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Map of Faith Lutheran School
Faith Lutheran School
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
208 S Derby Ave
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-1715
(3)
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Walnut Grove KinderCare Photo
Walnut Grove KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1720 Walnut Grove Rd.
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-5925
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Derby, Kansas Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Derby Christian School
Derby Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 80 students
Baptist
1409 North Woodlawn Blvd
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-3729
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Derby, KS Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
442
Students
-2.9% (-13 students) 10-yr
$3,950
Avg. Tuition
13%
Students of Color
-40.9% (-9.0 pp) 10-yr
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+6.3% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Derby)
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
230 Schools
# Students
442 Students
42,898 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearDerby, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
2025221204179
2024221201172
2023189201174
2022229207185
2021229203180
2020229198171
2019233196175
2018233194172
2017228197180
2016228194178
2015228186167
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% Students of Color
13%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDerby, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202513%24%34%
202414%25%34%
202316%25%33%
202215%24%33%
202115%24%32%
202015%24%32%
201916%22%31%
201816%22%31%
201722%22%32%
201622%22%32%
201522%22%32%
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0.52
0.57

Diversity Score Trends

YearDerby, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
20250.520.570.65
20240.520.570.65
20230.460.570.65
20220.590.560.64
20210.590.560.64
20200.590.560.64
20190.580.520.63
20180.580.520.63
20170.550.470.61
20160.550.470.61
20150.550.460.61
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
212 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearDerby, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
20252%1%1%
20242%1%1%
20191%1%1%
20181%1%2%
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# Asian Students
6 Students
1,414 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDerby, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20232%4%5%
20221%4%4%
20211%5%4%
20201%5%4%
20193%3%4%
20183%3%4%
20171%4%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
35 Students
4,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
12%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDerby, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
20258%12%9%
20248%12%9%
20239%14%9%
20228%12%8%
20218%12%9%
20208%12%9%
20198%10%8%
20188%10%8%
20176%9%8%
20166%9%8%
20156%9%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
1,702 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDerby, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
20251%4%7%
20241%4%7%
20231%3%8%
20221%3%7%
20211%3%7%
20201%3%8%
20191%3%7%
20181%3%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20151%3%8%
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# White Students
289 Students
26,310 Students
% White Students
66%
63%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDerby, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202565%63%52%
202465%63%52%
202372%62%52%
202255%63%54%
202155%63%54%
202055%63%54%
201958%67%56%
201858%67%56%
201760%71%58%
201660%71%58%
201560%72%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
108 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
103 Students
7,447 Students
% of Others Students
23%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDerby, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202523%17%26%
202423%17%26%
202315%17%25%
202232%18%25%
202132%17%25%
202032%17%24%
201929%16%24%
201829%16%23%
201730%14%22%
201630%15%22%
201530%13%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
26 Teachers
3,360 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDerby, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202517:113:111:1
202417:113:111:1
202315:113:111:1
202216:113:111:1
202116:113:111:1
202016:113:112:1
201916:113:112:1
201816:113:112:1
201716:113:112:1
201616:113:112:1
201516:113:112:1
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,950
$10,626

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearDerby, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
2025$3,950$10,666$15,012
2024$3,950$8,101$13,254
2023$3,950$7,779$12,626
2022$3,950$8,260$12,187
2021$3,950$7,977$11,800
2020$3,950$7,694$11,512
2019$3,950$7,716$11,293
2018$3,950$8,331$11,017
2017$3,950$8,288$10,708
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Average % on Financial Aid
10%
36%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2017-2025)

YearDerby, KS AvgKansas (KS)National
202510%36%34%
202410%37%34%
202310%36%34%
202210%36%33%
202110%34%33%
202010%33%32%
201910%30%31%
201810%30%30%
201710%29%30%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Derby, KS?
The top ranked private schools in Derby, KS is St. Mary Parish Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Derby?
3 private schools are located in Derby.
What percentage of students in Derby go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Derby are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Derby?
67% of private schools in Derby are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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